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Teeth and dental care and hygiene need as much focus as regular health and wellness of kids. A pediatric dentist tells about the best ways to care for your baby's and children's teeth. #kidsteeth #dentalhygiene #dentalcareforbabies #dentalwellness #dentalcareforkids #pediatricdentist #dentistforkids #dentistforadolescents #mommyingbabyt #interviewblogpost #dentistforchildren #dentistsinmumbai #pediatricdentistmumbai #pediatricdentistbangalore

Healthy teeth for a healthy child – Interview with a Pediatric Dentist

September 18, 2018 / / 9 Comments

While most new parents obsess over weight, height and other developmental milestones for their babies, there is one big area which they ignore. And that is dental care for kids! I did too! And unfortunately, we paid the price for it. You see babyT developed infant caries in his milk teeth. The only good part was that we saw an expert at the right time and found a solution before the condition got much worse.

That is why I make sure I tell all my readers about the importance of dental care for kids and why it is important to see an expert on children’s teeth at the right time. With this aim in mind I approached a friend – Dr Punitha S. Kamath who is a pediatric dentist, to tell me more about dental care for kids and tooth health for babies and children. Read on to know what she has to say, I am sure it will be an eye-opener for parents of children of all ages.

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The flu is one of the most common reasons why kids miss school days. This also has a negative impact on their health, nutrition intake and weight parameters. Catching the flu in schools and daycare is quite common. While the #flu cannot be avoided its impact can be softened. Taking an #influenzavaccine can prevent children getting a very adverse attack of the flu. #childrenshealth #immunityinchildren #childrensimmunity #vaccines #preventflu #hygieneforkids

#WarriorMoms are not afraid of Influenza

September 10, 2018 / / 3 Comments

BabyT joined playschool in January this year. Since then we have seen rapid development in many of his skills – communication, fine motor and gross motor. However, there was also a flipside to this. Out of the 10 weeks that he has been there, he has missed school for 2 weeks. The reason was recurrent colds and one particularly bad episode of flu. It left me wondering whether the payoff was worth it. I even considered pulling him out of school.I constantly worried – how can I improve my child’s immunity?

I also read up all I could about influenza. Continue reading

Have a fussy eater? Does your child turn their nose when it comes to eating veggies? Here's how you can get your child to eat right in 5 simple ways. #kidsnutrition #healthyeating #eeatyourgreens #nationalnutritionweek #healthyeatingkids #kidsmeals #kidsmealideas #kidssnackideas , national nutrition week, healthy eating. children's food, nutritional meals for kids, children's nutrition

5 simple ways to enhance nutrition in your child’s meal

September 3, 2018 / / 111 Comments

National Nutrition Week is celebrated every year from 1st to 7th September. The initiative was conceptualised by the central government in 1982 to talk about the causes, effects, and the solutions to malnutrition. The theme of the program varies every year. This year the theme is ‘Better Child Health’ and focuses on addressing issues related to undernutrition in the first 1000 days of a child’s life. Children’s nutrition is a crucial factor which determines the quality and well being of the adults that they will grow into.

In the first 6 months or 180 days, of a child’s life, the sole nutrition should come from milk. The government and other regulatory & informative bodies have been working hard to propagate the virtue of breastmilk for babies should attain prime importance. In practice, while most are fairly successful in achieving this milestone, they are stumped when it comes to nutrition in the days proceeding the 6 months where other foods are introduced for baby. Even well-meaning & determined caregivers find themselves at a loss when it comes to children’s nutrition . Continue reading

Boosting brain power of the foetus or baby is as vital as boosting physical growth & development. DHA plays a very important role in building brain power. DHA along with natural Vitamin E contribute to building a well developed & smart brain. #DHA, #NaturalvitaminE #pregnancynutrition #foodstoeatwhenpregnant #weaningfoods #babyledweaning

0 to 2: the critical years to boost baby’s IQ

August 20, 2018 / / 13 Comments

Pregnancy is a time when the mother-to-be is encouraged to eat nutritious food for the healthy overall development of the baby. However, it is not just the physical development that is important. Baby IQ development is less focussed on as an objective, but one that is critical too. The time frame between conception to 2 years of age is when the maximum baby brain development happens. Thus it is critical that both the pregnant mother and the infant and toddler receive the best and the right kind of nutrition.

In recent years DHA has found a special place in the health food supplements rack. While DHA is not new to us – a famous brand of cod liver oil was given to most of us in our childhood, it is being seen as crucial nutrition for expectant moms and old people alike. The reason being that DHA has a direct impact on the development of brain power & proper functioning of the brain. Continue reading

A safe solution to baby blocked nose

August 14, 2018 / / 2 Comments

Did you know that babies are obligatory nose breathers? Even more amazing is that they are equipped to both breathe and suckle milk at the same time. That explains how they never tire of those hour-long breastfeeding sessions, right?  However, babies are not able to breathe very well through their mouths. It’s a skill they pick up as they grow, much like spitting and blowing their noses. The bad news then is that babies with a blocked nose are extremely fussy, irritable and cranky. You would be too if you felt like you were gasping for air.

This brings me to the essence of this post. Baby blocked noses! Continue reading

The humble millets have made a comeback in recent times as a healthy food option for babies and grown ups too. #millets #healthyfoodforbabies #healthyfoodforkids #healthybreakfast #healthysnacksforkids

The magic of Millets – revival of an age-old tradition

July 12, 2018 / / 8 Comments

The monsoons are a time when I feel a deep craving for my hometown in Karnataka. Lush green landscapes, the chocolate brown earth & cool afternoons where we, a bunch of cousins would clamber up and down the old staircases of our ancestral home. In the evenings as the grown-ups sipped their filter coffee, we kids were handed steel mugs of steaming ragi malt. To a city dweller, this humble drink seemed like a trophy to join in with the adults around the coffee table. Ragi malt was next only to God when it came to healthy food for babies.

When I became a mother and was looking for ideas for healthy foods for babies, I found all pieces of advice directing me to the humble ragi or nachni. In my heart, I did a happy dance, only if to know that my child would eat a food that I so relished in my childhood. Continue reading

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